FaSTR™ DNA, developed by the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) with Forensic Science SA (FSSA), enables forensic laboratories to expedite the otherwise time-consuming process of calling alleles and ensure consistency in DNA analysis and Number of Contributors (NoC) estimation, which is critical to meeting quality assurance criteria.
FaSTR™ DNA applies a set of fully configurable rules to analyse most DNA profiles automatically. However DNA analysis is complex, and the rules alone cannot resolve all profiles. At times, the DNA analyst must intervene. FaSTR™ DNA signals when this human intervention (expert judgment) is required. These rules can also be configured to require fully manual data analysis.
FaSTR™ DNA can analyse profiles generated using the most commonly used instruments and multiplex kits. The software is configurable, with easy addition of new kits, dye colours and internal size standards.
FaSTR™ DNA optionally estimates the NoC to a profile using an easily replicable decision tree process for autosomal STR profiles, and a heuristics-based estimation for Y-STR profiles. Utilising all information within the profile, FaSTR™ DNA can be coupled with STRmix™ for seamless interpretation of complex mixed DNA profiles.
With FaSTR™ DNA you can:
- Analyse raw DNA results more rapidly.
- Fully configure settings, including setting known kit artefacts.
- Optionally estimate the NoC to a profile (for both autosomal and Y-STR profiles).
- Seamlessly integrate with STRmix™ (when in use) for even greater speed and efficiency from analysis to interpretation.
- Easily generate informative electropherogram (epg) reports.
- Customise export and report settings.
- Carry out quality checks including control concordance testing, and checks for the presence of quality markers and primer flare.
- Perform sample to sample comparison checks.
- Perform comparison checks against a database of reference profiles.
- Group samples as replicates for interpretation in STRmix™ and replicate sample comparison (concordance) checks.
- Review two separately analysed projects side by side and resolve conflicts.
- Create a sub-project of analysed data for better case management.
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